Class Size/Workload. A. We believe that the academic staff should be large enough to meet the demands imposed by the enrollment, the curriculum and the specific needs of the pupils and the community; and adequate to provide each staff member the opportunity for intellectual and professional growth. B. The Board shall continue to strive to maintain a minimum class size suitable to subject area, with special consideration for children, teachers, class space, educational aides, and funding available. C. The ratio of teacher to pupils on a District-wide basis shall be at least one (1) full-time equivalent classroom teacher per twenty-five (25) pupils in average daily membership. Said ratio shall be calculated in accordance with the state minimum standards for kindergarten through twelfth grade. D. A minimum of five (5) full-time equivalent Educational Service Personnel (ESP) shall be employed on a District-wide basis for each one thousand (1,000) pupils in average daily membership.
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